H-1B Temporary Worker Visa Type

Type(s) of payment allowed

  • Salary when the UW is the petitioner listed on the H-1B approval notice (the I-797A or I-797B Notice of Action). Please contact your Human Resources Representative for details.
  • Travel reimbursement allowed whether the UW is the H-1B petitioner or not.

Forms required to process payments

Policy

If payment involves travel related expenses/reimbursements, please read and follow UW Policy 3023 – Payment for Services and Travel and Expense Reimbursement for Non-employees.

Travel Reimbursement

For campuses using eReimbursement (UW–Madison)

Documented travel expenses must be processed through E-reimbursement. See UW Policy 3023 – Payment for Services and Travel and Expense Reimbursement for Non-employees.

For campuses not using eReimbursement

Tax liability/withholding

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Social Security

Contact your Dean’s Office Payroll Representative for additional documentation required for completing the I-94 Verification and other required documents to set up the employee on the Human Resources System (HRS).

Federal

Payroll (Salary)

Contact your Dean’s Office Payroll Representative for additional documentation required for completing the I-94 Verification and other required documents to set up the employee on the Human Resources System (HRS).

Travel reimbursement

None

State

Payroll (Salary)

Contact your Dean’s Office Payroll Representative for additional documentation required for completing the I-94 Verification and other required documents to set up the employee on the Human Resources System (HRS).

Travel reimbursement

None

Immigration questions

For immigration questions, go to Terra Dotta.